Serving 1,907 students in grades 9-12, Mcgavock High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,907 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
Graduation Rate
: 74% (Btm 50% in TN)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 3% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Mcgavock High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcgavock High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Mcgavock High School is ranked #1597 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Mcgavock High School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mcgavock High School?
The graduation rate of Mcgavock High School is 74%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mcgavock High School?
1,907 students attend Mcgavock High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Mcgavock High School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcgavock High School?
Mcgavock High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mcgavock High School offer ?
Mcgavock High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcgavock High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,907 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
Graduation Rate
: 74% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 3% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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